Oiling The Fan Motor; Energy Saving Tips - Whirlpool R1011 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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Oiling the fan motor
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from receptacle
before
oiling the fan motor. Failure to do so could
result in electrical
shock.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove unit from cabinet. (Follow steps under
"Annual maintenance"
on page 24.)
3. Oil the fan motor per instructions on the motor.
To add oil, remove the oil hole plug at each
end of the motor. Oil with SAE #20 non-
detergent oil.
4. Replace the plugs to keep dirt from motor
bearings.
Oil plugs
5. Replace unit in cabinet.
6. Reconnect power supply.
Energy saving tips
. Improve home insulation. Seal doors, windows,
and close fireplace flue.
l
Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house.
Add window awnings.
l
Keep air filter clean. Do not block air flow with
drapes or furniture.
l
Ventilate attic (high temperature
levels add to
normal cooling load).
l
Try not to use heat producing appliances
during
the hottest part of the day. Turn lights, radios,
televisions and other appliances
off when not
needed.
l
Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed
or blocked off so cooled air won't escape.
l
Use a vent fan in cooking, laundry or bathing
areas to pull out heat and moisture near its
source.
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